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DISTRICT ESTIMATES MANAGER - 55002802

Date: Oct 24, 2025

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Requisition No: 863223

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: DISTRICT ESTIMATES MANAGER - 55002802

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55002802

Salary: $79,034.93 - $102,280.50

Posting Closing Date: 10/28/2025

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

132 / Program Management

INTERNAL AGENCY / ANTICIPATED VACANCY

INTERNAL AGENCY: Only current Department of Transportation employees will be considered for this position

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: Amy Setchell

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2264

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $3,039.81 - $3,933.87 / biweekly range

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

District Estimates Manager

This position supervises District Estimates staff in the preparation of construction cost estimates utilizing multiple program platforms in support of the District’s Work Program. It is responsible for the review and evaluation of construction plans, specifications, historical bid prices, geographic fluctuations within the project areas. Serves on statewide committees to develop policies and procedures and participate in programs developed by Central Office and the Federal Highway Association.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where You Will Work:

801 N BROADWAY AVE

BARTOW, FL 33830

Annual Salary Range:

$79,034.93 - $102,280.50

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervise District Estimates Staff in the preparation of construction cost estimates by utilizing the Long Range Estimating (LRE) System or American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Trns•port System in order to support the Department's Work Program. Obtain the latest scope of work for the project and determine unit prices based on the latest cost data and trends available. Assign projects to staff, track, update, and conduct periodic reviews of construction cost estimates in a timely manner. Ensure that project estimates are updated in accordance with procedures and reported to the proper personnel for establishing or updating the construction cost in the Work Program. Support the Department's Annual Work Program Review process by updating construction cost estimates in the District's 5-year Work Program and coordinating with Central Office (CO) Estimates on projects not meeting work program criteria.

Supervise District Estimates Staff in the preparation of the authorization and official construction cost estimates in order to support Plans, Specifications and Estimates submittals, contract lettings and Work Program. Evaluate and assess construction plans, specifications, historical bid prices, geographic pricing fluctuations, bidding competition in the project area and other related impacts to construction cost. Ensure that these estimates are loaded into AASHTO's Trns•port System in accordance with procedures. Post authorization estimates for class 1 construction contracts to CO's server, completing the official estimate prior to letting and timely transferring control of proposals and projects to CO.

Analyze and interpret changes in the design criteria, policies, and procedures as set forth by the Department and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to stay abreast of changes related to construction cost estimating processes. Disseminate changes and advise in the interpretation of changes with in-house staff and consultants for work flows, special requirements, and policies and procedures concerning construction cost estimates preparation and submittal.

Coordinate District Estimates Staff in the evaluation of contractor's bids and preparing contract bid review documents on all construction contracts in accordance with procedures. Analyze root cause(s) of major differences between the contractor's bid and the Department's estimate that will justify award or rejection of the contract. Serve as an active member of the District Technical Review Committee as required by procedure. Ensure that contract bid review documents for class 1 contracts are transmitted to CO Estimates in accordance with procedures. Support the District Contracts Awards Committee, or equivalent meetings.

Coordinate District Estimates Staff in administering the various statewide estimating systems used in the District. Coordinate with CO Estimates on application issues and recommended enhancements. Coordinate, schedule and oversee training for District and/or consultant personnel in using these computer applications. Provide access for these applications to Department and/or consultant personnel that meet security criteria. Coordinate with CO Estimates on any security issues.

Coordinate and provide current and new pay item numbers, as needed, for design personnel, consultant industry and utility owners. Serve as District liaison with CO Estimates for pay item requests and resolving pay item issues. Provide or coordinate training in the use of the Basis of Estimates Manual for Department and consultant personnel as needed.

Provide construction cost estimating support for the District at various functions such as Production meetings, Value Engineering Studies, Risk Analysis Workshops, etc., as needed. Perform cost comparisons for alternate methods of construction. Prepare various reports and correspondence as required. Provide current State and District construction cost information to various offices, county officials and private consultant firms.

Serve on statewide committees for estimating systems, policies, procedures, manuals and various technical programs developed by CO and FHWA. Review and provide recommendations for improving the quality and accuracy of construction cost estimates. Coordinate quality assurance reviews conducted periodically by CO.

Provide District Contracts Office with contract class breakouts for District Let contracts.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

+ Knowledge of basic management/supervisory principles and practices.

+ Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of highway design.

+ Knowledge of design, construction, production and/or operations.

+ Knowledge of cost estimating for highway construction.

+ Knowledge of design pay items, specifications and historical bid unit cost data.

+ Knowledge of contract bid review and award process.

Skills in:

+ Skill in using engineering software, tools and equipment.

+ Skill in using Microsoft products such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

+ Skill in communication, including verbal, written and active listening.

+ Skill in solving engineering related problems and conflict resolution.

+ Skill in preparing and making presentations.

Ability to:

+ Ability to supervise and manage technical staff.

+ Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.

+ Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.

+ Ability to communicate in both plain language and technical engineering terms effectively.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships.

+ Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and perform multiple work assignments and establish priorities.

+ Ability to read, interpret, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

+ Ability to understand, interpret and analyze design plans, specifications, construction cost data and contract documents.

+ Ability to develop various reports.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

+ Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team)

The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

+ Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)

+ $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)

+ Dental, vision and supplemental insurances

+ State of Florida retirement package

+ 10 paid holidays a year

+ Generous vacation and sick leave

+ Career advancement opportunities

+ Tuition waiver for public college courses

+ A variety of training opportunities

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. .

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Location:

BARTOW, FL, US, 33830

Nearest Major Market:Lakeland